1
as in velocity
a high rate of movement or performance
we dashed off the remaining paperwork with as much speed as possible so we could leave for the long weekend
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2
as in favorite
a person or thing that is preferred over others
that kind of old-fashioned horror movie is just my speed
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as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
a bullet train speeding across the lush countryside
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Recent Examples of speed
Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
Other strategies, like speed cushions, could take time to make it to 3rd Avenue because the street is a collector street, or a road that connects local roads with high-traffic thoroughfares.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Betsy Joles, NPR, 21 Aug. 2025
To him, the tensions have just sped up a generational opportunity for Chinese businesses to invest in factories abroad — much like how Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan firms once shifted manufacturing to the mainland after China joined the World Trade Organization in 2001.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
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Noun
In Category 1 hurricanes, these winds reach speeds of 74 to 95 mph.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
Other strategies, like speed cushions, could take time to make it to 3rd Avenue because the street is a collector street, or a road that connects local roads with high-traffic thoroughfares.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
The solar transition further sped up in 2024, as the price of Chinese solar panels dropped even more, flooding the market with technology that many Pakistanis couldn't previously afford.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 21 Aug. 2025
To him, the tensions have just sped up a generational opportunity for Chinese businesses to invest in factories abroad — much like how Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan firms once shifted manufacturing to the mainland after China joined the World Trade Organization in 2001.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed
Noun
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Traditional hiring cycles are misaligned with the velocity of AI development.—
Ramiro Gonzalez Forcada,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The velocity on his fastball has been up to 97-98 MPH, which could make for a strong addition to the starting rotation during the final month of the season.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Who can resist the classic flavors of this childhood favorite?—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
18 Aug. 2025
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He had been considered a pre-season favorite for the award in 2025.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Apart from Daytona, the 32-year-old driver will also race at Charlotte Roval, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and Phoenix Raceway.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Why Inference Is The Next Frontier Businesses across sectors are racing to develop AI systems that can transform their operations.—
Andre Reitenbach,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The department recorded a retention rate of 94.4% in fiscal year 2024.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, the turnover rate increased to 41%, the highest it's been in at least the last 25 years.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Young, who had to hurry because of Urias’ speed, picked the ball up with his bare hand, turned and fired an errant throw to first base, allowing Urias to reach.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Before the new regulations, says Annie Inglis, Marine Biology Presenter with Quark, the expedition crew would be hurrying to get guests in Zodiacs to try to get closer to a bear sighting like this.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Spurgeon traveled with the U.S. Army to the Philippines and then later to occupied Japan.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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Horses usually have trainers that travel with them, but those services are arranged separately.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Ashton Jeanty shrugged off a poor opening performance in the preseason by rushing for 33 yards and a touchdown on 7 carries last week.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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The Broncos will likely see the Brown who led the Bulls in both passing yards and rushing yards (809) in 2023.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Wood drove to her mother’s house, a few miles away.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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CTOs now sit at the strategic heart of organizations, driving revenue growth, operational efficiency and competitive advantage.—
Mary Elizabeth Bradford,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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